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It's time to plan for the Minnesota Libraries Read Together Celebration! Sign your library up today.

May 21, 2026

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez, Ann Kaste

The Minnesota Libraries Read Together, previously known as the Great North Star Read Together, will take place September 18-10, 2026, celebrating libraries across the state! Sign your library up today and join the festivities.

Minnesota Libraries Learning Network professional development opportunities: May-July 2026

May 21, 2026

by Kay Kirscht

The Minnesota Libraries Learning Network (MLLN) is the Minnesota library community's source for professional development information, now featuring 12 opportunities through July 2026. Visit mlln.org for these learning opportunities.

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Summer Reading with Ebooks Minnesota: Stories to inspire every reader

May 21, 2026

by Beth Staats

Ebooks Minnesota supports summer reading by providing free, anytime access to a diverse digital collection of engaging fiction, nonfiction, and Minnesota-focused titles for readers of all ages.

University of Minnesota seeks Front End Web Developer

May 20, 2026

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez

University of Minnesota seeks Front End Web Developer, with a base salary of $75,000/year. This position is responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, accessible, and performant front-end experiences for the Libraries’ web platforms.

EBSCO webinar: a look at EBSCO's interactive AI features

May 20, 2026

by Anne Hatinen

Get a preview of EBSCO's upcoming interactive AI features in a webinar on June 3, 2026 at noon CT.

University of Minnesota seeks Library Assistant II

May 18, 2026

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez

University of Minnesota seeks Library Assistant II, with a base pay of $17.50/hour. This position will work independently on a variety of tasks related to sending collection material to the CF, Wilson Government Publications, and NRL.

Photo of Dr. Artika Tyner with her book.

Where are they now? MN Author Award winner: Artika Tyner

May 18, 2026

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez

Let’s check in with Dr. Artika Tyner, a winner of the Minnesota Author Project from previous years!

Last chance to register for MDL's regional meeting in Hibbing: sign up by May 21!

May 18, 2026

by Stephanie Hess

Northeastern Minnesota! Join the Minnesota Digital Library in Hibbing on Thursday, May 28, for a regional meeting full of updates and information about digital preservation.

REACT Framework evaluation of eLibraryMN resources

May 14, 2026

by Carla Pfahl

In an effort to ensure any AI tools available through our hosted e-resources align with our values, Minitex has used the REACT Framework to evaluate all AI features in our library databases.

Meet the team: Q&A Piper Gordon

May 13, 2026

by Jesus Maldonado Sanchez

Meet Piper Gordon, who joined the Minitex team this Month. She will be working in Resource Sharing as an Assistant.

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